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July 21, 2008

Miami Dolphins trade DE Jason Taylor to the Washington Redskins

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: July 21, 2008 · Comments (1)

The Dolphins get two draft picks, including a 2nd rounder next year, in return for the 2006 NFC Defensive player of the Year. From the Sun-Sentinel- Jason Taylor is leaving the only NFL team he has known, his wish to be traded to a contender granted Sunday. The Washington Redskins... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.5/5 (2 votes cast)

March 27, 2008

NFL considering early start for season opener

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: March 27, 2008

They don't want to go head to head with the Republican convention. The NFL's Thursday night season opener will match the Super Bowl-champion New York Giants and the Washington Redskins, with the game possibly starting an hour-and-a-half earlier to avoid clashing with the Republican National Convention. ADVERTISEMENT The game is... [Full Story]

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February 25, 2008

Former Ole Miss QB and NFL punter Eagle Day dead at 75

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: February 25, 2008

He was an all SEC QB in the mid-fifties. Quarterbacks who also doubled as punters were quite common when I watched football in the 70's and 80's. Dallas Cowboy Danny White, Tom Blanchard who kicked for the Giants, Bucs, and Saints. There were others, including Sammy Baugh back in the... [Full Story]

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January 28, 2008

Washington Redskins fire coaches Gregg Williams, Al Saunders

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

So much for them being considered candidates to replace Joe Gibbs. From AP- WASHINGTON - The Washington Redskins seem to have a whole lot of their coaching staff in place for next season -- except for the head coach. And that head coach won't be Gregg Williams. Or Al Saunders.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

January 8, 2008

Joe Gibbs resigns as Redskins coach

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: January 8, 2008

His second stint in Washington lasting just four years. From AP- WASHINGTON - After the toughest season of his Hall of Fame career, one that tested his leadership like never before, Joe Gibbs is stepping down. He resigned as coach and team president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, three... [Full Story]

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November 30, 2007

Arrests made in Sean Taylor murder

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 30, 2007

It appears the suspects came to the home to burglarize it and that at least one of them knew Taylor personally. If found guilty, I hope they all rot in jail. LEHIGH ACRES -- Miami-Dade police and prosecutors have arrested four people in connection with this week's slaying of NFL... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

November 27, 2007

Washington Redskins' Safety Sean Taylor dead at 24

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: November 27, 2007

He died from wounds suffered early Monday morning. No doubt, Taylor was a talented football player who had off the field problems. Lets try to remember him for the former rather than the later. RIP Sean. I hope police catch your killer. MIAMI - Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor died... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

November 19, 2005

Clinton Portis Has Lost It

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: November 19, 2005 · Comments (1)

"Dollah Bill" appeared at Clinton Portis' weekly media confab. His purple hair was almost as strange as the words coming out of his mouth: "Warren Sapp is a hungry man, but coming around messing with Dollah Bill, he will get dealt with," Portis said, in character, of course. "I... [Full Story]

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August 2, 2004

Preseason Divisional Breakdown: NFC EAST

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 2, 2004

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April 27, 2004

Redskins 2004 Draft Review

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: April 27, 2004

On February 4, 2004 I wrote the following: “In short, don't expect Kellen Winslow II (don't even get me started on that II) to be wearing the burgundy and gold.”And since the end of the NFL regular season I’ve been telling anybody who would listen (a list that grows shorter... [Full Story]

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April 16, 2004

2004 Pre-pre-season Redskins predictions

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: April 16, 2004 · Comments (4)

Pre-pre-preseason Redskins Predictions http://chazsports.blogspot.com It doesn’t make much sense to predict the upcoming NFL season before the draft, training camp and preseason. But it also doesn’t make much sense to drive a total of two-and-a-half hours roundtrip for some Popeye’s chicken, which my college roommate and I did on occasion.... [Full Story]

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March 3, 2004

Portis for Bailey: Part 2

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 3, 2004

The Portis for Bailey deal looks as close to a sure thing as one can get when speaking of NFL trades before the fact. Portis got his big pay day (and why would Washington make this trade if they didn’t intend to pay him what he’s worth), Bailey will get... [Full Story]

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March 2, 2004

How many bad decisions can one team make?

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: March 2, 2004 · Comments (1)

Maybe Joe Gibbs and Daniel Snyder know something the rest of us don't. Is it just me or are the Redskins seemingly the most impulsive team in football? They've just signed Clinton Portis to a $50.5 million contract (including a $17m signing bonus) making him the highest paid back in... [Full Story]

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February 24, 2004

Portis for Bailey

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 24, 2004

Looks like the Denver Broncos want to work a trade with the Washington Redskins, swapping stud RB Clinton Portis for stud CB Champ Bailey and this years second round pick. You might think, hey, if they can find the cash to pay Bailey, why can’t they find it to pay... [Full Story]

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February 20, 2004

Brunell To Redskins

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: February 20, 2004

WASHINGTON - The deal that will send Mark Brunell to the Washington Redskins is done — finally. Talks that began during Super Bowl week wrapped up late Thursday, when agent Leigh Steinberg and Redskins owner Dan Snyder agreed to a seven-year, $43 million contract with an $8.6 million signing bonus... [Full Story]

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January 20, 2004

Time to Go

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 20, 2004 · Comments (6)

Here's my list of a few players and coaches who need to say good-bye to football . . . or have football say good-bye to them. Marshall Faulk: He was never an especially good RB. This fact was covered over and overlooked because of his soft hands. But he can’t... [Full Story]

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January 7, 2004

GIBBS RETURN CONFIRMED

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 7, 2004

WaPo has a news alert on its front page: Gibbs Expected to Return to Redskins A contract has not been signed. Announcement on deal is likely today. Details to come." a title="The Next Joe Gibbs Could Be Joe Gibbs (washingtonpost.com)" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60844-2004Jan7.html">Michael Wilbon has more.... [Full Story]

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January 6, 2004

Gibbs Under Consideration for Redskins

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: January 6, 2004

Joe Gibbs is under "serious consideration" for the vacant head coaching position for the Washington Redskins.... [Full Story]

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December 31, 2003

Redskins Coaching Search

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 31, 2003 · Comments (1)

WaPo reports that, Three former NFL head coaches -- Dennis Green, Jim Fassel and Ray Rhodes -- are at the top of the Washington Redskins' wish list to replace Steve Spurrier and become the fifth head coach of the team in the last five years under owner Daniel Snyder, sources... [Full Story]

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December 30, 2003

Spurrier Denies, then Confirms Resignation

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 30, 2003 · Comments (1)

Steve Spurrier initially denied the Redskins announcement that he resigned before later confirming it.... [Full Story]

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Spurrier Resigns

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 30, 2003

Steve Spurrier has resigned as head coach of the Washington Redskins. He will receive none of the $15 million remaining on his contract and cannot coach in the NFL for 3 years without the Redskins' being compensated. He will receive moving expenses from the team.... [Full Story]

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December 7, 2003

Smith is Sack King

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: December 7, 2003 · Comments (4)

The Washington Redskins' Bruce Smith has just passed Reggie White as the all-time sack leader with 199.... [Full Story]

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September 8, 2003

Canidate and Betts to Share Carries

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 8, 2003

Fantasy owners, Steve Spurrier will keep Trung Canidate as the starting RB with Ladell Betts getting plenty of carries. "Redskins Stay Course With Canidate, Betts"... [Full Story]

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September 5, 2003

Jetskins Win

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: September 5, 2003

LANDOVER, Md. -- John Hall gave the JetSkins just what they wanted Thursday night. Hall kicked a 33-yard field goal with 5 seconds to play, giving the Washington Redskins a 16-13 victory over the New York Jets in the NFL's season opener. Hall, one of four Jets free agents signed... [Full Story]

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August 30, 2003

Danny Wuerffel Cut - Finally!

Posted by Sports Blog Archive · Published: August 30, 2003 · Comments (4)

Danny Wuerffel is not now and will never be a pro quarterback. Spurrier's loayalty to Wuerffel was finally nixed by Dan Synder. When Synder is know as the level headed Redskin executive, that's not a good sign... From the Washington Post The Washington Redskins decided today to release quarterback Danny... [Full Story]

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